Top 5 handhelds for April
Don't you just love "we told you so" moments? Last month, we mentioned that the Samsung SGH-i780 got a lot of attention from readers. And, as we suggested, this PDA-phone from the Korean chaebol joined the regular crop of HTC devices in our list of top handhelds in April. It found a spot right above the Touch and TyTN II--which brings us to another matter: What's the TyTN II doing in last place? Looks like this Top 5 is not as predictable as we thought it would be.
Note: Results are based on readership as well as data collected from retail outlets (Mobile Square and WhyMobile) and the major mobile operators in Singapore including:
Last month's rankings
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HTC Touch Cruise
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: Complete range of connectivity options; integrated GPS; good bundle including car kit and GPS map; attractive design; FM radio.
The bad: No dedicated audio connector; no keypad of any kind; no LED for low-light photography.
The bottom line: The combination of HTC's Touch interface and a slew of connectivity options makes the Cruise viable for those who balked at the shortcomings of the Touch and Touch Dual.
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HTC Touch Dual
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: HSDPA connectivity; numeric keypad for one-hand texting, excellent tweaks to the UI through TouchFLO; slim and attractive design; intuitive modified Home screen; snappy performance.
The bad: No Wi-Fi; no GPS; keypad lacks an OK key; no dedicated audio connector.
The bottom line: If the lack of Wi-Fi is not a big issue for you, the Touch Dual, with its great design and improved UI, is an excellent choice for both newcomers and experienced Windows Mobile users.
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Samsung SGH-i780
CNET Asia rating: 8 out of 10
The good: Attractive price; good QWERTY keyboard; convenient shortcuts; slim design; extra battery included.
The bad: Square screen may not work well with third-party programs; optical joystick not as fast as regular directional pad; bundled GPS app not optimized.
The bottom line: Though not perfect, the i780 is an excellent choice for those who want the most features in a sub-S$1,000 PDA-phone.
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HTC Touch (2nd generation)
CNET Asia rating: 7 out of 10
The good: Very compact design; Windows Mobile 6 Professional; TouchFLO interface; attractive modified Home screen; 128MB RAM makes interface snappy.
The bad: Lacks 3G; poor SIM card and microSD slot design.
The bottom line: With more color choices and much better performance due to the increased RAM, the enhanced Touch is what the original should have been to begin with.
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HTC TyTN II
CNET Asia rating: 7.9 out of 10
The good: A host of data connectivity options including HSDPA; GPS with bundled maps; good battery life; 3-megapixel autofocus camera.
The bad: Heavy and bulky; still QVGA display; no camera light; no audio mini-jack.
The bottom line: It may not be a quantum leap compared with the 838 Pro, but the TyTN II maintains what power users loved in the previous iteration--with a few extras.
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